#B4AE9C

Color Details

HEX
#B4AE9C
RGB
rgb(180, 174, 156)
HSL
hsl(45, 14%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 29%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.48:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b4ae9c
Contrast 9.48:1 AAA
White on #b4ae9c
Contrast 2.22:1 Fail
#b4ae9c on Black
Contrast 9.48:1 AAA
#b4ae9c on White
Contrast 2.22:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c3beb0
#d2cec4
#e1dfd7
#908b7d
#6c685e
#48463e

Complement & Analogous

#9ca2b4
#b2bb95
#bb9f95

Triadic

#9cb4ae
#ae9cb4

Monochrome

#48463e #6c685e #b4ae9c #d2cec4 #e1dfd7 #f0efeb

Analogous

#bb9f95 #cfbcb5 #b4ae9c #c1c9aa #b2bb95 #8e9677

Complementary Mix

#6c685e #b4ae9c #d2cec4 #9ca2b4 #bfc3ce #656975

Nearby Colors

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#b4ae9d
#b4ae8c
#b4aeac

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About #B4AE9C

#B4AE9C converts to RGB(180, 174, 156) and HSL(45, 14%, 66%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B4AE9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B4AE9C?
RGB: 180, 174, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(180, 174, 156)
Is #B4AE9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B4AE9C?
Complement: #9ca2b4.
Does #B4AE9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.22:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.48:1 (AAA (normal text)).